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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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